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A Monster and a Half (1964): Cast

A Monster and a Half (1964) movie poster

A Monster and a Half is a 1964 comedy directed by Steno, starring Ciccio Ingrassia as Paolo il professore, Franco Franchi and Margaret Lee. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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A Monster and a Half (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Steno
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Monster and a Half About?

The premise of A Monster and a Half without spoilers.

After stealing a suitcase, a thief discovers it contains a corpse and is quickly sentenced. The doctor who originally owned the case, himself a victim of the robbery, frees the thief only to force him into experimental facial reconstruction, leaving him with the face of a known criminal and a new, dangerous identity.

A Monster and a Half Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • corpse
  • frankenstein
  • suitcase
  • parody
  • thief
  • spoof
  • mad scientist
  • gothic
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Cast & crew

A Monster and a Half Cast & Characters

Ciccio Ingrassia leads the cast as Paolo il professore, with Franco Franchi as Franco \ Cesarone and Margaret Lee as Christine. Directed by Steno; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Steno

More films directed by Steno: Sue Me, Magic Touch, Bonnie and Clyde Italian Style and God Makes and Then Pairs Them Up.

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A Monster and a Half FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Monster and a Half, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Monster and a Half?

A Monster and a Half runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was A Monster and a Half released?

A Monster and a Half was released on December 18, 1964.

Who directed A Monster and a Half?

A Monster and a Half was directed by Steno.

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Who is in the cast of A Monster and a Half?

A Monster and a Half stars Ciccio Ingrassia as Paolo il professore, Franco Franchi as Franco \ Cesarone and Margaret Lee as Christine, among 15 credited actors.

Does A Monster and a Half have a post-credit scene?

No. A Monster and a Half has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Monster and a Half in?

The original language of A Monster and a Half is Italian.

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